gold detecting

Surprised there hasn't been more discussion about these as yet. Things must be starting to get towards the pointy end with Nokta holding a naming competition that ended on April 30, 2024. Not a great deal of info out there but here's what I know so far: - There'll be 2x detectors, a Gold...

Hi everyone, I am going to buy a metal detector specially to find gold. What factors should I consider for all the system to do effective prospecting. the Brand, the range of signal, weight, signal power, easy to use, and so on. Apart from the cost, which one you recommend and what is the...

Hi prospecting Australians. I live in North Queensland near a couple of beaches so thinking of doing some beach detecting and maybe park/ other stuff in future and also some gold detecting in future. It would be my first time detecting or having anything to do with prospecting. Just wondered if...

Tried this "location companion" app for finding my GPS spots, works perfect, find places using google earth then use this app to find them. Try it.

Hello, I'm a newbie Tasmanian prospector who after many a number of hours searching (using GM1000) has found a decent amount of hot rocks, spent bullets and assorted junk . I am still hooked but would not mind some of that shiny stuff. Due to the bush density (especially around Queenstown) I...

I made up my mind and try in the next 3 days a little bit of detecting in the Mt Crawford Forest Reserve. I have my Nox 800 and 10x5" coil with me and am ready to collect my first gold detecting experience (and hopefully with some good results too). I'm aware that there are better areas and...

Hi Everyone Well i think next week i am going to shoot down the road to Mogo forest for a day or two, now i am not asking for spot 'x' etc what i am more concerned about is access and specific area dangers there, i am a fairly smart cookie and have been hunting, hiking etc solo many times, so in...

Hi Victorian prospectors. The family and I are heading to Vic at Christmas for a visit and a wedding. I have made stipulations that I am able to do a 2 day detecting/fossicking trip. Can anyone tell me if there is any places that do tours etc. at that time. Dunolly sounds good? I have no idea of...

Hi everyone, I'm heading out to Meredith for work tomorrow and thought I might try out my new gold monster in the Brisbane rangers Yankee Gully area. Has anyone had any luck around this area?

Hi All, just wondering if there are any prospectors on the Sunny Coast or within an hour or so's drive of it. I'm new to prospecting and would love to meet up with others who are keen to get out and do some digging. cheers :)

hi all...so im coming down to melbourne around november from QLD and want to try and get a few days detecting in. where can i start researching or does anyone have any pointers on where to spend a couple days detecting. have never found anything with the detector gold wise and i figure melbourne...

Scroll down the linked page to see how well the Equinox does on small gold in multi mode. I could imagine it would be even more capable once the small 6" coil is released, guess it depends on how well it handles mineralised ground...

There is a 320 acre Gold Mining Lease near Clermont Central Qld offering fossickers, detectorists, campers or outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to get access. You can: - camp anywhere on the lease but must be set up for self sufficient camping - prospect & keep all gold found Cost $100 per...

Hi Everyone I have been hearing that the reef hills has been producing some very nice nuggets, some specimens weighing in at around 15 grams but mostly 2 and 4 grams they have been found with the 7000 and the 5000 and inturn have also found copious amounts of smaller pieces averaging 0.03 of a...

Hi All For those members interested in "Prospecting for Gold" in North Queensland, here is some information that may make planning any trip a little easier. Located around Georegtown "Etheridge Shire" there are a number of properties that members of the public can access for the purposes of...

Golden days in the central Victorian goldfields.